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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 445.70 and 229.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 445.70 and 229.69 is: 317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 445.70 = 229.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/445.70 = 229.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 445.70 × 229.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 102,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,371.46/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.10

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