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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 443.76 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 443.76 and 223.50 is: 308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 443.76 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/443.76 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 443.76 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 99,180.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,180.36/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.05

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