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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.70, 487.76 and 228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.70, 487.76 and 228.30 is: 341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.70 : 487.76 = 228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.70/487.76 = 228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.70x = 487.76 × 228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.70x = 111,355.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,355.61/325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.90

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