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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 451.17 and 228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 451.17 and 228.71 is: 315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 451.17 = 228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/451.17 = 228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 451.17 × 228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 103,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,185.68/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.63

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