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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.13, 488.33 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.13, 488.33 and 228.75 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.13 : 488.33 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.13/488.33 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.13x = 488.33 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.13x = 111,701.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,701.90/326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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