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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.30, 483.45 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.30, 483.45 and 226.54 is: 339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.30 : 483.45 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.30/483.45 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.30x = 483.45 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.30x = 109,519.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,519.63/322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.81

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