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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 452.51 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 452.51 and 228.14 is: 314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 452.51 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/452.51 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 452.51 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 103,232.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,232.23/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.97

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