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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 444.69 and 224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 444.69 and 224.37 is: 309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 444.69 = 224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/444.69 = 224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 444.69 × 224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 99,775.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,775.10/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.11

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