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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.32, 443.56 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.32, 443.56 and 223.04 is: 307.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.32 : 443.56 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.32/443.56 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.32x = 443.56 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.32x = 98,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,931.62/321.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.89

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