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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.21, 443.24 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.21, 443.24 and 181.32 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.21 : 443.24 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.21/443.24 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.21x = 443.24 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.21x = 80,367.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,367.37/321.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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