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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 443.34 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 443.34 and 251.28 is: 347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 443.34 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/443.34 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 443.34 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 111,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,402.48/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.11

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