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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 451.20 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 451.20 and 228.72 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 451.20 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/451.20 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 451.20 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 103,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,198.46/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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