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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.68, 443.82 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.68, 443.82 and 223.58 is: 308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.68 : 443.82 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.68/443.82 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.68x = 443.82 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.68x = 99,229.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,229.28/321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.47

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