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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.44, 485.73 and 221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.44, 485.73 and 221.57 is: 331.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.44 : 485.73 = 221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.44/485.73 = 221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.44x = 485.73 × 221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.44x = 107,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,622.59/324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.72

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