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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.84, 449.45 and 227.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.84, 449.45 and 227.47 is: 313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.84 : 449.45 = 227.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.84/449.45 = 227.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.84x = 449.45 × 227.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.84x = 102,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,235.25/325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.76

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