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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.96, 447.25 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.96, 447.25 and 224.52 is: 309.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.96 : 447.25 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.96/447.25 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.96x = 447.25 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.96x = 100,415.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,415.45/323.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.96

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