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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 443.13 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 443.13 and 181.20 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 443.13 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/443.13 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 443.13 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 80,295.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,295.16/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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