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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 450.77 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 450.77 and 228.62 is: 315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 450.77 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/450.77 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 450.77 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 103,055.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,055.02/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.12

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