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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 449.80 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 449.80 and 227.54 is: 314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 449.80 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/449.80 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 449.80 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 102,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,347.49/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.12

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