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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 487.80 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 487.80 and 223.22 is: 334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 487.80 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/487.80 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 487.80 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 108,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,886.72/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.25

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