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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 445.12 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 445.12 and 224.48 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 445.12 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/445.12 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 445.12 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 99,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,920.54/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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