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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 449.48 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 449.48 and 227.66 is: 313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 449.48 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/449.48 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 449.48 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 102,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,326.94/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.82

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