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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 444.76 and 224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 444.76 and 224.30 is: 309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 444.76 = 224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/444.76 = 224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 444.76 × 224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 99,760.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,760.22/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.28

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