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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.36, 445.60 and 224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.36, 445.60 and 224.96 is: 310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.36 : 445.60 = 224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.36/445.60 = 224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.36x = 445.60 × 224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.36x = 100,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,242.18/323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.00

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