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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.11, 444.29 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.11, 444.29 and 223.90 is: 308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.11 : 444.29 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.11/444.29 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.11x = 444.29 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.11x = 99,474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,474.30/322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.82

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