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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.79, 451.17 and 227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.79, 451.17 and 227.17 is: 313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.79 : 451.17 = 227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.79/451.17 = 227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.79x = 451.17 × 227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.79x = 102,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,494.12/326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.64

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