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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.96, 448.20 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.96, 448.20 and 226.50 is: 312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.96 : 448.20 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.96/448.20 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.96x = 448.20 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.96x = 101,517.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,517.30/324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.40

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