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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.28, 443.16 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.28, 443.16 and 223.12 is: 307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.28 : 443.16 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.28/443.16 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.28x = 443.16 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.28x = 98,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,877.86/321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.76

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