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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.43, 482.76 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.43, 482.76 and 224.64 is: 336.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.43 : 482.76 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.43/482.76 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.43x = 482.76 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.43x = 108,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,447.21/322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.35

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