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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 453.24 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 453.24 and 225.20 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 453.24 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/453.24 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 453.24 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 102,069.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,069.65/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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