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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.20, 451.21 and 227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.20, 451.21 and 227.74 is: 314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.20 : 451.21 = 227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.20/451.21 = 227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.20x = 451.21 × 227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.20x = 102,756.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,756.87/327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.05

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