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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.46, 446.64 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.46, 446.64 and 225.18 is: 310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.46 : 446.64 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.46/446.64 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.46x = 446.64 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.46x = 100,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,574.40/323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.93

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