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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.28, 443.34 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.28, 443.34 and 181.40 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.28 : 443.34 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.28/443.34 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.28x = 443.34 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.28x = 80,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,421.88/321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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