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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 443.91 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 443.91 and 283.26 is: 391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 443.91 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/443.91 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 443.91 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 125,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,741.95/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.50

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