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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.46, 450.78 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.46, 450.78 and 228.18 is: 315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.46 : 450.78 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.46/450.78 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.46x = 450.78 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.46x = 102,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,858.98/326.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.07

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