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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.95, 451.36 and 227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.95, 451.36 and 227.50 is: 314.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.95 : 451.36 = 227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.95/451.36 = 227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.95x = 451.36 × 227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.95x = 102,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,684.40/326.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.07

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