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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.50, 453.33 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.50, 453.33 and 225.18 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.50 : 453.33 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.50/453.33 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.50x = 453.33 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.50x = 102,080.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,080.85/328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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