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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 446.18 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 446.18 and 225.09 is: 310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 446.18 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/446.18 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 446.18 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 100,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,429.53/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.66

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