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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 449.82 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 449.82 and 228.06 is: 314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 449.82 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/449.82 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 449.82 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 102,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,585.95/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.70

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