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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 445.92 and 229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 445.92 and 229.82 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 445.92 = 229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/445.92 = 229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 445.92 × 229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 102,481.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,481.33/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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