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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 444.18 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 444.18 and 226.08 is: 311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 444.18 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/444.18 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 444.18 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 100,420.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,420.21/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.73

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