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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.21, 447.48 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.21, 447.48 and 225.93 is: 311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.21 : 447.48 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.21/447.48 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.21x = 447.48 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.21x = 101,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,099.16/324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.83

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