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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.68, 451.03 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.68, 451.03 and 227.30 is: 313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.68 : 451.03 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.68/451.03 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.68x = 451.03 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.68x = 102,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,518.99/326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.82

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