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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 445.14 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 445.14 and 224.50 is: 309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 445.14 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/445.14 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 445.14 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 99,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,933.93/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.43

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