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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 482.52 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 482.52 and 224.56 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 482.52 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/482.52 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 482.52 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 108,353.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,353.42/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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