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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 443.48 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 443.48 and 255.45 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 443.48 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/443.48 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 443.48 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 113,285.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,285.69/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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