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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.21, 443.23 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.21, 443.23 and 181.31 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.21 : 443.23 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.21/443.23 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.21x = 443.23 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.21x = 80,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,359.36/321.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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