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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.13, 443.36 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.13, 443.36 and 203.26 is: 280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.13 : 443.36 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.13/443.36 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.13x = 443.36 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.13x = 90,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,117.35/321.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.63

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