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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 448.44 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 448.44 and 226.84 is: 312.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 448.44 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/448.44 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 448.44 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 101,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,724.13/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.88

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