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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.17, 483.06 and 224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.17, 483.06 and 224.70 is: 336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.17 : 483.06 = 224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.17/483.06 = 224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.17x = 483.06 × 224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.17x = 108,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,543.58/322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.91

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