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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.99, 483.59 and 225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.99, 483.59 and 225.58 is: 337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.99 : 483.59 = 225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.99/483.59 = 225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.99x = 483.59 × 225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.99x = 109,089.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,089.44/322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.75

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