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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.16, 443.09 and 203.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.16, 443.09 and 203.15 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.16 : 443.09 = 203.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.16/443.09 = 203.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.16x = 443.09 × 203.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.16x = 90,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,010.50/321.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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