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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.57, 483.86 and 225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.57, 483.86 and 225.37 is: 338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.57 : 483.86 = 225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.57/483.86 = 225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.57x = 483.86 × 225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.57x = 109,047.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,047.53/322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.06

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