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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.06, 443.19 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.06, 443.19 and 238.14 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.06 : 443.19 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.06/443.19 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.06x = 443.19 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.06x = 105,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,541.27/321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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