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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.80, 450.93 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.80, 450.93 and 227.24 is: 313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.80 : 450.93 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.80/450.93 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.80x = 450.93 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.80x = 102,469.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,469.33/326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.56

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