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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.93, 487.13 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.93, 487.13 and 221.96 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.93 : 487.13 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.93/487.13 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.93x = 487.13 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.93x = 108,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,121.49/324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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