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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 450.90 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 450.90 and 228.87 is: 315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 450.90 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/450.90 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 450.90 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 103,197.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,197.48/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.31

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