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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.14, 486.11 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.14, 486.11 and 221.40 is: 332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.14 : 486.11 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.14/486.11 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.14x = 486.11 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.14x = 107,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,623.65/324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.03

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