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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 443.04 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 443.04 and 225.36 is: 311.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 443.04 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/443.04 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 443.04 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 99,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,843.49/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.04

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