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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 442.44 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 442.44 and 265.56 is: 366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 442.44 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/442.44 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 442.44 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 117,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,494.37/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.03

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