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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.20, 443.02 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.20, 443.02 and 272 is: 375.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.20 : 443.02 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.20/443.02 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.20x = 443.02 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.20x = 120,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,501.44/321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.16

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