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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.72, 450.80 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.72, 450.80 and 228.48 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.72 : 450.80 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.72/450.80 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.72x = 450.80 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.72x = 102,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,998.78/326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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