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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 482.94 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 482.94 and 226.02 is: 338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 482.94 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/482.94 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 482.94 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 109,154.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,154.10/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.84

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