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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.87, 483.53 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.87, 483.53 and 225.25 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.87 : 483.53 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.87/483.53 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.87x = 483.53 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.87x = 108,915.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,915.13/322.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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