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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.82, 448.41 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.82, 448.41 and 226.54 is: 312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.82 : 448.41 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.82/448.41 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.82x = 448.41 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.82x = 101,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,582.80/324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.74

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