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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.64, 485.35 and 220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.64, 485.35 and 220.90 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.64 : 485.35 = 220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.64/485.35 = 220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.64x = 485.35 × 220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.64x = 107,213.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,213.82/323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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