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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.69, 485.64 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.69, 485.64 and 220.82 is: 331.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.69 : 485.64 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.69/485.64 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.69x = 485.64 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.69x = 107,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,239.02/323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.30

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