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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 450.54 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 450.54 and 228.48 is: 314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 450.54 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/450.54 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 450.54 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 102,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,939.38/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.80

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