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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.79, 446.07 and 225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.79, 446.07 and 225.37 is: 310.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.79 : 446.07 = 225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.79/446.07 = 225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.79x = 446.07 × 225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.79x = 100,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,530.80/323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.48

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