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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 450.77 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 450.77 and 227.21 is: 313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 450.77 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/450.77 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 450.77 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 102,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,416.06/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.45

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