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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 488.82 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 488.82 and 223.22 is: 334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 488.82 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/488.82 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 488.82 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 109,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,114.40/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.75

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