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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.78, 448.82 and 227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.78, 448.82 and 227.38 is: 313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.78 : 448.82 = 227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.78/448.82 = 227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.78x = 448.82 × 227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.78x = 102,052.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,052.69/325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.26

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