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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 451.19 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 451.19 and 228.74 is: 315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 451.19 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/451.19 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 451.19 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 103,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,204.06/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.33

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