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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.70, 485.44 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.70, 485.44 and 221.64 is: 332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.70 : 485.44 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.70/485.44 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.70x = 485.44 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.70x = 107,591.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,591.79/323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.39

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