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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.42, 449.62 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.42, 449.62 and 228 is: 314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.42 : 449.62 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.42/449.62 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.42x = 449.62 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.42x = 102,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,513.36/326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.05

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