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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.42, 445.48 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.42, 445.48 and 225 is: 309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.42 : 445.48 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.42/445.48 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.42x = 445.48 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.42x = 100,233
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,233/323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.92

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