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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.18, 454.29 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.18, 454.29 and 225.50 is: 311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.18 : 454.29 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.18/454.29 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.18x = 454.29 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.18x = 102,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,442.40/329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.20

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