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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.20, 449.95 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.20, 449.95 and 227.79 is: 314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.20 : 449.95 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.20/449.95 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.20x = 449.95 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.20x = 102,494.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,494.11/326.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.21

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