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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 445.52 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 445.52 and 223.27 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 445.52 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/445.52 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 445.52 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 99,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,470.69/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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