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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.16, 482.70 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.16, 482.70 and 225.50 is: 337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.16 : 482.70 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.16/482.70 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.16x = 482.70 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.16x = 108,848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,848.85/322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.87

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