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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 482.04 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 482.04 and 226.32 is: 338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 482.04 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/482.04 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 482.04 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 109,095.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,095.29/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.72

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