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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.04, 449.66 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.04, 449.66 and 227.72 is: 314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.04 : 449.66 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.04/449.66 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.04x = 449.66 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.04x = 102,396.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,396.58/326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.06

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