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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.30, 481.14 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.30, 481.14 and 224.64 is: 336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.30 : 481.14 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.30/481.14 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.30x = 481.14 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.30x = 108,083.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,083.29/321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.39

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