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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.28, 444 and 285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.28, 444 and 285.28 is: 394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.28 : 444 = 285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.28/444 = 285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.28x = 444 × 285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.28x = 126,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,664.32/321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.25

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