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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 450.01 and 226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 450.01 and 226.52 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 450.01 = 226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/450.01 = 226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 450.01 × 226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 101,936.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,936.27/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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