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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.61, 450.58 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.61, 450.58 and 228.42 is: 315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.61 : 450.58 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.61/450.58 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.61x = 450.58 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.61x = 102,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,921.48/326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.12

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