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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.03, 445.83 and 224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.03, 445.83 and 224.93 is: 310.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.03 : 445.83 = 224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.03/445.83 = 224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.03x = 445.83 × 224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.03x = 100,280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,280.54/323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.44

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