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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.61, 481.95 and 224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.61, 481.95 and 224.11 is: 335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.61 : 481.95 = 224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.61/481.95 = 224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.61x = 481.95 × 224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.61x = 108,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,009.81/321.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.84

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