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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.14, 443.50 and 276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.14, 443.50 and 276.80 is: 382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.14 : 443.50 = 276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.14/443.50 = 276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.14x = 443.50 × 276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.14x = 122,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,760.80/321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.27

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