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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.05, 447.08 and 225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.05, 447.08 and 225.63 is: 311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.05 : 447.08 = 225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.05/447.08 = 225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.05x = 447.08 × 225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.05x = 100,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,873.53/324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.29

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