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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 444.32 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 444.32 and 228.96 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 444.32 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/444.32 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 444.32 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 101,731.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,731.51/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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