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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.54, 481.30 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.54, 481.30 and 223.94 is: 335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.54 : 481.30 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.54/481.30 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.54x = 481.30 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.54x = 107,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,782.32/321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.21

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