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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.59, 450.48 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.59, 450.48 and 228.22 is: 314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.59 : 450.48 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.59/450.48 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.59x = 450.48 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.59x = 102,808.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,808.55/326.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.79

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