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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.22, 481.11 and 225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.22, 481.11 and 225.46 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.22 : 481.11 = 225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.22/481.11 = 225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.22x = 481.11 × 225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.22x = 108,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,471.06/321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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