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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 445.10 and 223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 445.10 and 223.15 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 445.10 = 223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/445.10 = 223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 445.10 × 223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 99,324.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,324.07/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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