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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.18, 487.86 and 229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.18, 487.86 and 229.60 is: 344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.18 : 487.86 = 229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.18/487.86 = 229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.18x = 487.86 × 229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.18x = 112,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,012.66/325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.46

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