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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.90, 488.31 and 229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.90, 488.31 and 229.51 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.90 : 488.31 = 229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.90/488.31 = 229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.90x = 488.31 × 229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.90x = 112,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,072.03/325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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