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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.82, 451.10 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.82, 451.10 and 227.32 is: 313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.82 : 451.10 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.82/451.10 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.82x = 451.10 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.82x = 102,544.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,544.05/326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.76

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