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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 486.30 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 486.30 and 221.72 is: 332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 486.30 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/486.30 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 486.30 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 107,823.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,823.65/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.46

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