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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 449.34 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 449.34 and 222.04 is: 306.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 449.34 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/449.34 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 449.34 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 99,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,771.45/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.46

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