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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.82, 443.91 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.82, 443.91 and 223.60 is: 308.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.82 : 443.91 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.82/443.91 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.82x = 443.91 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.82x = 99,258.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,258.28/321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.43

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