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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 488.53 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 488.53 and 223.36 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 488.53 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/488.53 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 488.53 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 109,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,117.12/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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