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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.89, 449.69 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.89, 449.69 and 226.40 is: 312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.89 : 449.69 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.89/449.69 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.89x = 449.69 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.89x = 101,806.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,806.44/325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.40

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