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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.42, 484.14 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.42, 484.14 and 220.28 is: 329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.42 : 484.14 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.42/484.14 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.42x = 484.14 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.42x = 106,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,646.36/323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.75

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