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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.06, 443.31 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.06, 443.31 and 247.26 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.06 : 443.31 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.06/443.31 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.06x = 443.31 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.06x = 109,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,612.83/321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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