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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 448.42 and 226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 448.42 and 226.90 is: 312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 448.42 = 226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/448.42 = 226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 448.42 × 226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 101,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,746.50/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.95

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