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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.85, 449.69 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.85, 449.69 and 227.84 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.85 : 449.69 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.85/449.69 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.85x = 449.69 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.85x = 102,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,453.98/325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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