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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.79, 447.97 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.79, 447.97 and 225.25 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.79 : 447.97 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.79/447.97 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.79x = 447.97 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.79x = 100,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,905.24/324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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