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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.31, 443.42 and 268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.31, 443.42 and 268.75 is: 370.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.31 : 443.42 = 268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.31/443.42 = 268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.31x = 443.42 × 268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.31x = 119,169.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,169.13/321.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.89

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