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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 445.10 and 229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 445.10 and 229.37 is: 316.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 445.10 = 229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/445.10 = 229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 445.10 × 229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 102,089.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,089.21/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.35

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