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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.16, 451.59 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.16, 451.59 and 227.86 is: 314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.16 : 451.59 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.16/451.59 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.16x = 451.59 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.16x = 102,899.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,899.30/327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.52

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