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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 444.74 and 224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 444.74 and 224.27 is: 309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 444.74 = 224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/444.74 = 224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 444.74 × 224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 99,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,741.42/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.29

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