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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.75, 445.53 and 229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.75, 445.53 and 229.51 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.75 : 445.53 = 229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.75/445.53 = 229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.75x = 445.53 × 229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.75x = 102,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,253.59/322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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