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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.72, 449.49 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.72, 449.49 and 227.44 is: 313.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.72 : 449.49 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.72/449.49 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.72x = 449.49 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.72x = 102,232.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,232.01/325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.86

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