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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.09, 443.06 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.09, 443.06 and 181.19 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.09 : 443.06 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.09/443.06 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.09x = 443.06 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.09x = 80,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,278.04/321.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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