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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.09, 481.62 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.09, 481.62 and 223.31 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.09 : 481.62 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.09/481.62 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.09x = 481.62 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.09x = 107,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,549.27/321.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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