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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.70, 481.45 and 223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.70, 481.45 and 223.82 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.70 : 481.45 = 223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.70/481.45 = 223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.70x = 481.45 × 223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.70x = 107,758.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,758.79/320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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