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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.25, 443.33 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.25, 443.33 and 183.25 is: 252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.25 : 443.33 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.25/443.33 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.25x = 443.33 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.25x = 81,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,240.22/321.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.89

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