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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 483.71 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 483.71 and 226.53 is: 339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 483.71 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/483.71 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 483.71 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 109,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,573.69/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.61

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