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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.52, 450.78 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.52, 450.78 and 228.51 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.52 : 450.78 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.52/450.78 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.52x = 450.78 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.52x = 103,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,007.74/326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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