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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.01, 444.13 and 228.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.01, 444.13 and 228.65 is: 315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.01 : 444.13 = 228.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.01/444.13 = 228.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.01x = 444.13 × 228.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.01x = 101,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,550.32/322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.37

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