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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.64, 444.87 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.64, 444.87 and 226.58 is: 312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.64 : 444.87 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.64/444.87 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.64x = 444.87 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.64x = 100,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,798.64/322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.42

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