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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.47, 444.98 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.47, 444.98 and 224.44 is: 309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.47 : 444.98 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.47/444.98 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.47x = 444.98 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.47x = 99,870.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,870.76/322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.71

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