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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 446.01 and 223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 446.01 and 223.41 is: 308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 446.01 = 223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/446.01 = 223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 446.01 × 223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 99,643.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,643.09/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.54

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