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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 486.54 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 486.54 and 229.32 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 486.54 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/486.54 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 486.54 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 111,573.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,573.35/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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