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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.54, 483.73 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.54, 483.73 and 225.90 is: 338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.54 : 483.73 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.54/483.73 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.54x = 483.73 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.54x = 109,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,274.04/322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.79

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