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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.22, 443.33 and 181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.22, 443.33 and 181.39 is: 250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.22 : 443.33 = 181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.22/443.33 = 181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.22x = 443.33 × 181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.22x = 80,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,414.39/321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.34

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