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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.57, 452.08 and 229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.57, 452.08 and 229.15 is: 316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.57 : 452.08 = 229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.57/452.08 = 229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.57x = 452.08 × 229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.57x = 103,594.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,594.13/327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.25

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