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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 484.53 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 484.53 and 221.25 is: 331.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 484.53 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/484.53 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 484.53 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 107,202.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,202.26/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.92

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