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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 485.40 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 485.40 and 221.02 is: 331.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 485.40 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/485.40 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 485.40 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 107,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,283.11/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.08

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