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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 443.61 and 248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 443.61 and 248.37 is: 343.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 443.61 = 248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/443.61 = 248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 443.61 × 248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 110,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,179.42/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.11

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