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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 445.44 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 445.44 and 223.08 is: 307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 445.44 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/445.44 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 445.44 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 99,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,368.76/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.83

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