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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 443.61 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.84, 443.61 and 223.43 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.84 : 443.61 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.84/443.61 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.84x = 443.61 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.84x = 99,113.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,113.56/321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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