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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 448.70 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 448.70 and 221.88 is: 306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 448.70 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/448.70 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 448.70 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 99,557.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,557.56/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.26

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