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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.11, 448.56 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.11, 448.56 and 225.57 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.11 : 448.56 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.11/448.56 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.11x = 448.56 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.11x = 101,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,181.68/325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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