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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.22, 441.75 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.22, 441.75 and 255.61 is: 351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.22 : 441.75 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.22/441.75 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.22x = 441.75 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.22x = 112,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,915.72/321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.52

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