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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.73, 445.20 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.73, 445.20 and 229.62 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.73 : 445.20 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.73/445.20 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.73x = 445.20 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.73x = 102,225.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,225.13/322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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