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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.60, 444.66 and 229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.60, 444.66 and 229.34 is: 316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.60 : 444.66 = 229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.60/444.66 = 229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.60x = 444.66 × 229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.60x = 101,978.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,978.32/322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.11

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