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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.09, 444.53 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.09, 444.53 and 224.28 is: 309.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.09 : 444.53 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.09/444.53 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.09x = 444.53 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.09x = 99,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,699.19/322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.54

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