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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.72, 488.94 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.72, 488.94 and 229.24 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.72 : 488.94 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.72/488.94 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.72x = 488.94 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.72x = 112,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,084.61/325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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