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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.54, 445.26 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.54, 445.26 and 229.48 is: 316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.54 : 445.26 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.54/445.26 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.54x = 445.26 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.54x = 102,178.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,178.26/322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.79

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