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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.45, 484.83 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.45, 484.83 and 225.98 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.45 : 484.83 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.45/484.83 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.45x = 484.83 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.45x = 109,559.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,559.46/323.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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