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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.86, 445.55 and 224.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.86, 445.55 and 224.67 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.86 : 445.55 = 224.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.86/445.55 = 224.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.86x = 445.55 × 224.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.86x = 100,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,100.60/322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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