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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.25, 451.96 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.25, 451.96 and 228.84 is: 316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.25 : 451.96 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.25/451.96 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.25x = 451.96 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.25x = 103,424.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,424.26/327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.04

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