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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.39, 446.38 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.39, 446.38 and 225.18 is: 310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.39 : 446.38 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.39/446.38 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.39x = 446.38 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.39x = 100,515.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,515.29/323.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.82

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