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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.52, 482.86 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.52, 482.86 and 224.91 is: 336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.52 : 482.86 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.52/482.86 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.52x = 482.86 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.52x = 108,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,600.32/322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.73

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