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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.53, 445.94 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.53, 445.94 and 225.11 is: 310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.53 : 445.94 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.53/445.94 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.53x = 445.94 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.53x = 100,386.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,386.39/323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.29

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