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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.18, 444.84 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.18, 444.84 and 223.90 is: 309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.18 : 444.84 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.18/444.84 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.18x = 444.84 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.18x = 99,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,599.68/322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.14

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