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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.89, 444.20 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.89, 444.20 and 223.88 is: 308.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.89 : 444.20 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.89/444.20 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.89x = 444.20 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.89x = 99,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,444.16/321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.94

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