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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.14, 443.04 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.14, 443.04 and 242.70 is: 334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.14 : 443.04 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.14/443.04 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.14x = 443.04 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.14x = 107,525.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,525.81/321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.83

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