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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.54, 444.90 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.54, 444.90 and 224.26 is: 309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.54 : 444.90 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.54/444.90 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.54x = 444.90 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.54x = 99,773.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,773.27/322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.34

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