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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 451.62 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 451.62 and 229.14 is: 316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 451.62 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/451.62 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 451.62 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 103,484.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,484.21/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.49

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