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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.31, 443.43 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.31, 443.43 and 181.44 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.31 : 443.43 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.31/443.43 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.31x = 443.43 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.31x = 80,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,455.94/321.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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