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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.88, 447.72 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.88, 447.72 and 221.20 is: 304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.88 : 447.72 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.88/447.72 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.88x = 447.72 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.88x = 99,035.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,035.66/324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.84

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