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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.75, 447.29 and 225.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.75, 447.29 and 225.94 is: 312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.75 : 447.29 = 225.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.75/447.29 = 225.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.75x = 447.29 × 225.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.75x = 101,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,058.47/323.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.15

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