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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.71, 449.53 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.71, 449.53 and 227.90 is: 314.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.71 : 449.53 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.71/449.53 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.71x = 449.53 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.71x = 102,448.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,448.44/325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.54

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