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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.77, 450.97 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.77, 450.97 and 227.37 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.77 : 450.97 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.77/450.97 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.77x = 450.97 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.77x = 102,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,538.17/326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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