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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.10, 442.88 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.10, 442.88 and 242.44 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.10 : 442.88 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.10/442.88 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.10x = 442.88 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.10x = 107,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,371.83/321.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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