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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 449.15 and 227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 449.15 and 227.41 is: 313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 449.15 = 227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/449.15 = 227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 449.15 × 227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 102,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,138.94/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.68

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