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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.13, 445.86 and 224.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.13, 445.86 and 224.85 is: 310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.13 : 445.86 = 224.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.13/445.86 = 224.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.13x = 445.86 × 224.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.13x = 100,251.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,251.62/323.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.25

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