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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.31, 445.10 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.31, 445.10 and 224.34 is: 309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.31 : 445.10 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.31/445.10 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.31x = 445.10 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.31x = 99,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,850.94/322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.80

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