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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.09, 483.12 and 224.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.09, 483.12 and 224.31 is: 336.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.09 : 483.12 = 224.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.09/483.12 = 224.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.09x = 483.12 × 224.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.09x = 108,368.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,368.65/322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.45

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