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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.68, 481.20 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.68, 481.20 and 224.56 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.68 : 481.20 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.68/481.20 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.68x = 481.20 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.68x = 108,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,058.27/320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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