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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.86, 485.53 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.86, 485.53 and 221.01 is: 331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.86 : 485.53 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.86/485.53 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.86x = 485.53 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.86x = 107,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,304.32/323.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.33

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