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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.47, 445.07 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.47, 445.07 and 224.06 is: 309.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.47 : 445.07 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.47/445.07 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.47x = 445.07 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.47x = 99,720.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,720.72/322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.24

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