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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 444.42 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 444.42 and 229.08 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 444.42 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/444.42 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 444.42 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 101,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,807.73/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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