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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.06, 443.07 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.06, 443.07 and 203.07 is: 280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.06 : 443.07 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.06/443.07 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.06x = 443.07 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.06x = 89,974.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,974.22/321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.24

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