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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.69, 488.03 and 227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.69, 488.03 and 227.98 is: 341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.69 : 488.03 = 227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.69/488.03 = 227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.69x = 488.03 × 227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.69x = 111,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,260.55/325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.62

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