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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 449.61 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 449.61 and 226.21 is: 312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 449.61 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/449.61 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 449.61 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 101,706.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,706.28/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.02

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