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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.92, 485.88 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.92, 485.88 and 221.46 is: 332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.92 : 485.88 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.92/485.88 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.92x = 485.88 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.92x = 107,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,602.98/323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.19

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