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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.22, 486.25 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.22, 486.25 and 227.58 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.22 : 486.25 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.22/486.25 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.22x = 486.25 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.22x = 110,660.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,660.78/324.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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