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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.08, 452.77 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.08, 452.77 and 229.86 is: 317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.08 : 452.77 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.08/452.77 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.08x = 452.77 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.08x = 104,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,073.71/328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.22

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