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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.70, 445.55 and 228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.70, 445.55 and 228.38 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.70 : 445.55 = 228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.70/445.55 = 228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.70x = 445.55 × 228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.70x = 101,751.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,751.34/322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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