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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.63, 446.55 and 225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.63, 446.55 and 225.35 is: 310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.63 : 446.55 = 225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.63/446.55 = 225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.63x = 446.55 × 225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.63x = 100,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,630.04/323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.94

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