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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.50, 455.07 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.50, 455.07 and 225.82 is: 311.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.50 : 455.07 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.50/455.07 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.50x = 455.07 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.50x = 102,763.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,763.91/329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.88

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