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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.23, 443.14 and 276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.23, 443.14 and 276.89 is: 381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.23 : 443.14 = 276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.23/443.14 = 276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.23x = 443.14 × 276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.23x = 122,701.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,701.03/321.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.97

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