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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.54, 481.96 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.54, 481.96 and 229.96 is: 344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.54 : 481.96 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.54/481.96 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.54x = 481.96 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.54x = 110,829.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,829.74/321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.68

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