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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.37, 446.49 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.37, 446.49 and 225.36 is: 311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.37 : 446.49 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.37/446.49 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.37x = 446.49 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.37x = 100,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,620.99/323.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.16

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