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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.81, 447.93 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.81, 447.93 and 225.18 is: 310.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.81 : 447.93 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.81/447.93 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.81x = 447.93 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.81x = 100,864.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,864.88/324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.54

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