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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.55, 484.02 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.55, 484.02 and 225.15 is: 337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.55 : 484.02 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.55/484.02 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.55x = 484.02 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.55x = 108,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,977.10/322.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.87

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