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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 483.39 and 226.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 483.39 and 226.17 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 483.39 = 226.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/483.39 = 226.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 483.39 × 226.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 109,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,328.32/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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