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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 443.30 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 443.30 and 238.28 is: 329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 443.30 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/443.30 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 443.30 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 105,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,626.12/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.02

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