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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.27, 450.48 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.27, 450.48 and 228.15 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.27 : 450.48 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.27/450.48 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.27x = 450.48 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.27x = 102,777.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,777.01/326.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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