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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.29, 452.48 and 229.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.29, 452.48 and 229.87 is: 316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.29 : 452.48 = 229.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.29/452.48 = 229.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.29x = 452.48 × 229.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.29x = 104,011.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,011.58/328.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.83

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