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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.81, 444.24 and 224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.81, 444.24 and 224.07 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.81 : 444.24 = 224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.81/444.24 = 224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.81x = 444.24 × 224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.81x = 99,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,540.86/321.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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