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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 450.01 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 450.01 and 227.86 is: 314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 450.01 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/450.01 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 450.01 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 102,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,539.69/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.47

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