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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.09, 443.16 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.09, 443.16 and 238.07 is: 328.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.09 : 443.16 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.09/443.16 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.09x = 443.16 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.09x = 105,500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,500.89/321.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.57

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