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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.40, 452.85 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.40, 452.85 and 228.93 is: 315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.40 : 452.85 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.40/452.85 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.40x = 452.85 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.40x = 103,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,670.95/328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.68

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