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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.03, 452.15 and 229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.03, 452.15 and 229.61 is: 316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.03 : 452.15 = 229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.03/452.15 = 229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.03x = 452.15 × 229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.03x = 103,818.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,818.16/328.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.49

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