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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 446.13 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 446.13 and 225.18 is: 311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 446.13 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/446.13 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 446.13 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 100,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,459.55/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.10

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