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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.26, 443.75 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.26, 443.75 and 248.48 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.26 : 443.75 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.26/443.75 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.26x = 443.75 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.26x = 110,263
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,263/321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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