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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.23, 442.93 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.23, 442.93 and 303.93 is: 419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.23 : 442.93 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.23/442.93 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.23x = 442.93 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.23x = 134,619.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,619.71/321.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.08

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