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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 442.87 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 442.87 and 181.09 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 442.87 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/442.87 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 442.87 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 80,199.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,199.33/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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