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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.85, 445.30 and 224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.85, 445.30 and 224.43 is: 309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.85 : 445.30 = 224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.85/445.30 = 224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.85x = 445.30 × 224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.85x = 99,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,939.58/322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.56

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