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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.31, 443.39 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.31, 443.39 and 190.31 is: 262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.31 : 443.39 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.31/443.39 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.31x = 443.39 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.31x = 84,381.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,381.71/321.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.62

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