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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.43, 484.89 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.43, 484.89 and 220.46 is: 330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.43 : 484.89 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.43/484.89 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.43x = 484.89 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.43x = 106,895.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,895.60/323.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.51

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