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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.22, 443.39 and 188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.22, 443.39 and 188.47 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.22 : 443.39 = 188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.22/443.39 = 188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.22x = 443.39 × 188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.22x = 83,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,565.71/321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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