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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.65, 452.25 and 229.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.65, 452.25 and 229.43 is: 316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.65 : 452.25 = 229.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.65/452.25 = 229.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.65x = 452.25 × 229.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.65x = 103,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,759.72/327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.68

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