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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 444.48 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 444.48 and 228.80 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 444.48 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/444.48 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 444.48 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 101,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,697.02/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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