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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.68, 446.88 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.68, 446.88 and 225.40 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.68 : 446.88 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.68/446.88 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.68x = 446.88 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.68x = 100,726.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,726.75/323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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