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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 443.70 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.84, 443.70 and 223.56 is: 308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.84 : 443.70 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.84/443.70 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.84x = 443.70 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.84x = 99,193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,193.57/321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.21

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