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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.86, 450.84 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.86, 450.84 and 228.64 is: 315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.86 : 450.84 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.86/450.84 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.86x = 450.84 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.86x = 103,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,080.06/326.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.36

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