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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 444.24 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 444.24 and 223.96 is: 308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 444.24 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/444.24 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 444.24 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 99,491.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,491.99/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.98

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