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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 445.32 and 224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 445.32 and 224.68 is: 309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 445.32 = 224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/445.32 = 224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 445.32 × 224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 100,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,054.50/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.92

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