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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 481.68 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 481.68 and 223.65 is: 335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 481.68 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/481.68 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 481.68 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 107,727.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,727.73/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.57

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