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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.23, 443.12 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.23, 443.12 and 190.22 is: 262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.23 : 443.12 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.23/443.12 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.23x = 443.12 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.23x = 84,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,287.12/321.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.39

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