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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.07, 486.02 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.07, 486.02 and 221.34 is: 331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.07 : 486.02 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.07/486.02 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.07x = 486.02 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.07x = 107,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,572.13/324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.94

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