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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.79, 488.30 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.79, 488.30 and 227.76 is: 341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.79 : 488.30 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.79/488.30 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.79x = 488.30 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.79x = 111,211.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,211.63/325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.36

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