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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.13, 445.95 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.13, 445.95 and 224.94 is: 310.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.13 : 445.95 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.13/445.95 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.13x = 445.95 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.13x = 100,311.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,311.99/323.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.44

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