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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 444.84 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 444.84 and 229.26 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 444.84 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/444.84 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 444.84 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 101,984.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,984.02/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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