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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.32, 445.84 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.32, 445.84 and 228.88 is: 315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.32 : 445.84 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.32/445.84 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.32x = 445.84 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.32x = 102,043.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,043.86/323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.61

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