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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.75, 482.22 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.75, 482.22 and 224.28 is: 336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.75 : 482.22 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.75/482.22 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.75x = 482.22 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.75x = 108,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,152.30/321.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.14

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