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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.95, 483.17 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.95, 483.17 and 223.06 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.95 : 483.17 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.95/483.17 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.95x = 483.17 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.95x = 107,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,776.55/321.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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