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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.11, 443.14 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.11, 443.14 and 181.22 is: 250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.11 : 443.14 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.11/443.14 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.11x = 443.14 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.11x = 80,305.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,305.83/321.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.09

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