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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 444.33 and 224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 444.33 and 224.23 is: 308.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 444.33 = 224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/444.33 = 224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 444.33 × 224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 99,632.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,632.12/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.79

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