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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.42, 445.32 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.42, 445.32 and 229.26 is: 316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.42 : 445.32 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.42/445.32 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.42x = 445.32 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.42x = 102,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,094.06/322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.65

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