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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 452.04 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 452.04 and 229.50 is: 316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 452.04 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/452.04 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 452.04 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 103,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,743.18/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.33

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