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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.08, 480.71 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.08, 480.71 and 222.93 is: 333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.08 : 480.71 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.08/480.71 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.08x = 480.71 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.08x = 107,163.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,163.57/321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.76

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