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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 452.55 and 229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 452.55 and 229.71 is: 317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 452.55 = 229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/452.55 = 229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 452.55 × 229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 103,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,955.26/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.01

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