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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 443.25 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 443.25 and 181.24 is: 250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 443.25 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/443.25 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 443.25 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 80,335.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,335.91/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.13

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