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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.24, 443.28 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.24, 443.28 and 190.28 is: 262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.24 : 443.28 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.24/443.28 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.24x = 443.28 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.24x = 84,347.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,347.32/321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.57

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