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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.64, 483.94 and 224.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.64, 483.94 and 224.85 is: 337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.64 : 483.94 = 224.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.64/483.94 = 224.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.64x = 483.94 × 224.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.64x = 108,815.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,815.37/322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.27

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