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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.43, 454.74 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.43, 454.74 and 225.06 is: 310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.43 : 454.74 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.43/454.74 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.43x = 454.74 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.43x = 102,343.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,343.78/329.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.67

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