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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.94, 483.50 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.94, 483.50 and 225.25 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.94 : 483.50 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.94/483.50 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.94x = 483.50 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.94x = 108,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,907.73/322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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