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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.80, 447.96 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.80, 447.96 and 225.20 is: 310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.80 : 447.96 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.80/447.96 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.80x = 447.96 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.80x = 100,880.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,880.59/324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.59

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