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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.53, 445.08 and 224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.53, 445.08 and 224.29 is: 309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.53 : 445.08 = 224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.53/445.08 = 224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.53x = 445.08 × 224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.53x = 99,826.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,826.99/322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.51

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