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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.06, 445.56 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.06, 445.56 and 228.36 is: 314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.06 : 445.56 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.06/445.56 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.06x = 445.56 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.06x = 101,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,748.08/323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.96

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