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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.95, 449.89 and 226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.95, 449.89 and 226.37 is: 312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.95 : 449.89 = 226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.95/449.89 = 226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.95x = 449.89 × 226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.95x = 101,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,839.91/325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.45

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