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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.04, 448.28 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.04, 448.28 and 226.72 is: 312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.04 : 448.28 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.04/448.28 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.04x = 448.28 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.04x = 101,634.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,634.04/325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.68

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