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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.33, 451.62 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.33, 451.62 and 228.87 is: 315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.33 : 451.62 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.33/451.62 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.33x = 451.62 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.33x = 103,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,362.27/327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.77

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