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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 445.14 and 224.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 445.14 and 224.49 is: 309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 445.14 = 224.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/445.14 = 224.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 445.14 × 224.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 99,929.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,929.48/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.43

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