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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.22, 443.10 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.22, 443.10 and 232.60 is: 320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.22 : 443.10 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.22/443.10 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.22x = 443.10 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.22x = 103,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,062.45/321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.85

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