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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 443.14 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 443.14 and 247.37 is: 341.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 443.14 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/443.14 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 443.14 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 109,616.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,616.71/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.29

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