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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.04, 442.96 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.04, 442.96 and 183.04 is: 252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.04 : 442.96 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.04/442.96 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.04x = 442.96 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.04x = 81,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,079.40/321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.55

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