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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.06, 442.83 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.06, 442.83 and 269.10 is: 371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.06 : 442.83 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.06/442.83 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.06x = 442.83 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.06x = 119,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,165.55/321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.16

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