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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 452.50 and 229.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 452.50 and 229.87 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 452.50 = 229.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/452.50 = 229.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 452.50 × 229.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 104,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,012.76/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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