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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 454.98 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 454.98 and 225.23 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 454.98 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/454.98 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 454.98 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 102,472.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,472.87/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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