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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 486.99 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 486.99 and 221.94 is: 333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 486.99 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/486.99 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 486.99 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 108,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,082.56/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.03

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