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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 452.21 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 452.21 and 229.40 is: 316.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 452.21 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/452.21 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 452.21 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 103,733.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,733.57/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.63

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