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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 487.01 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 487.01 and 225.79 is: 338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 487.01 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/487.01 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 487.01 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 109,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,961.99/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.82

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