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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 454.08 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 454.08 and 225.28 is: 310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 454.08 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/454.08 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 454.08 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 102,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,295.14/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.97

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