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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.07, 452.41 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.07, 452.41 and 228.58 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.07 : 452.41 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.07/452.41 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.07x = 452.41 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.07x = 103,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,410.18/328.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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