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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.83, 449.85 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.83, 449.85 and 227.42 is: 313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.83 : 449.85 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.83/449.85 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.83x = 449.85 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.83x = 102,302.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,302.64/325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.98

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