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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.45, 452.73 and 229.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.45, 452.73 and 229.99 is: 317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.45 : 452.73 = 229.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.45/452.73 = 229.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.45x = 452.73 × 229.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.45x = 104,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,123.37/328.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.01

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