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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.02, 443.04 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.02, 443.04 and 181.16 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.02 : 443.04 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.02/443.04 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.02x = 443.04 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.02x = 80,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,261.13/321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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