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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.70, 443.42 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.70, 443.42 and 223.24 is: 307.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.70 : 443.42 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.70/443.42 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.70x = 443.42 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.70x = 98,989.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,989.08/321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.71

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