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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 448.29 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 448.29 and 226.74 is: 312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 448.29 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/448.29 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 448.29 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 101,645.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,645.27/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.74

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