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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.10, 443.11 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.10, 443.11 and 181.22 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.10 : 443.11 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.10/443.11 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.10x = 443.11 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.10x = 80,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,299.29/321.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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