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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.03, 441.61 and 187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.03, 441.61 and 187.21 is: 258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.03 : 441.61 = 187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.03/441.61 = 187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.03x = 441.61 × 187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.03x = 82,673.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,673.81/320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.33

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