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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.15, 443.23 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.15, 443.23 and 203.16 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.15 : 443.23 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.15/443.23 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.15x = 443.23 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.15x = 90,046.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,046.61/321.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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