Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.36, 443.25 and 223.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 321.36, 443.25 and 223.14 is: 307.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321.36 : 443.25 = 223.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321.36/443.25 = 223.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321.36x = 443.25 × 223.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321.36x = 98,906.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,906.81/321.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307.78
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