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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 451.06 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 451.06 and 227.40 is: 313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 451.06 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/451.06 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 451.06 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 102,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,571.04/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.78

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