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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.90, 443.85 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.90, 443.85 and 223.74 is: 308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.90 : 443.85 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.90/443.85 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.90x = 443.85 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.90x = 99,307.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,307.00/321.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.50

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