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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.23, 443.20 and 181.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.23, 443.20 and 181.33 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.23 : 443.20 = 181.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.23/443.20 = 181.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.23x = 443.20 × 181.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.23x = 80,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,365.46/321.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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