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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.59, 482.37 and 223.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.59, 482.37 and 223.81 is: 335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.59 : 482.37 = 223.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.59/482.37 = 223.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.59x = 482.37 × 223.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.59x = 107,956.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,956.82/321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.70

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