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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.63, 445.17 and 224.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.63, 445.17 and 224.35 is: 309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.63 : 445.17 = 224.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.63/445.17 = 224.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.63x = 445.17 × 224.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.63x = 99,873.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,873.89/322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.56

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