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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 443.27 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 443.27 and 238.28 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 443.27 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/443.27 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 443.27 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 105,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,620.75/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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