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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.19, 450.45 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.19, 450.45 and 228.18 is: 315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.19 : 450.45 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.19/450.45 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.19x = 450.45 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.19x = 102,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,783.68/326.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.10

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