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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 448.74 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 448.74 and 226.56 is: 312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 448.74 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/448.74 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 448.74 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 101,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,666.53/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.97

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