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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.93, 480.78 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.93, 480.78 and 223.23 is: 334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.93 : 480.78 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.93/480.78 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.93x = 480.78 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.93x = 107,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,324.52/320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.42

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