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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.71, 448.17 and 226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.71, 448.17 and 226.43 is: 312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.71 : 448.17 = 226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.71/448.17 = 226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.71x = 448.17 × 226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.71x = 101,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,479.13/324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.52

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