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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.28, 443.46 and 190.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.28, 443.46 and 190.33 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.28 : 443.46 = 190.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.28/443.46 = 190.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.28x = 443.46 × 190.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.28x = 84,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,403.74/321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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