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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.68, 481.84 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.68, 481.84 and 224.16 is: 335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.68 : 481.84 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.68/481.84 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.68x = 481.84 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.68x = 108,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,009.25/321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.77

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