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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 444.96 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 444.96 and 224.40 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 444.96 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/444.96 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 444.96 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 99,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,849.02/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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