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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 444.28 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.84, 444.28 and 223.68 is: 308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.84 : 444.28 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.84/444.28 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.84x = 444.28 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.84x = 99,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,376.55/321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.78

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