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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.80, 450.80 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.80, 450.80 and 228.56 is: 315.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.80 : 450.80 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.80/450.80 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.80x = 450.80 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.80x = 103,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,034.85/326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.28

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