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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.73, 485.31 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.73, 485.31 and 225.93 is: 338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.73 : 485.31 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.73/485.31 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.73x = 485.31 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.73x = 109,648.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,648.76/323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.70

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