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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 444.82 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 444.82 and 229.16 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 444.82 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/444.82 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 444.82 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 101,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,934.95/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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