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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.54, 482.80 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.54, 482.80 and 224.94 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.54 : 482.80 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.54/482.80 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.54x = 482.80 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.54x = 108,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,601.03/322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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