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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 444.99 and 224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 444.99 and 224.43 is: 309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 444.99 = 224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/444.99 = 224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 444.99 × 224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 99,869.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,869.11/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.35

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