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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 444.55 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 444.55 and 223.95 is: 309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 444.55 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/444.55 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 444.55 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 99,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,556.97/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.41

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