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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.02, 481.11 and 229.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.02, 481.11 and 229.22 is: 343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.02 : 481.11 = 229.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.02/481.11 = 229.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.02x = 481.11 × 229.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.02x = 110,280.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,280.03/321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.53

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