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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.62, 455.01 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.62, 455.01 and 225.05 is: 310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.62 : 455.01 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.62/455.01 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.62x = 455.01 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.62x = 102,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,400.00/329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.66

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