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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.69, 485.63 and 220.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.69, 485.63 and 220.61 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.69 : 485.63 = 220.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.69/485.63 = 220.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.69x = 485.63 × 220.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.69x = 107,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,131.30/323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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