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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.32, 443.44 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.32, 443.44 and 181.46 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.32 : 443.44 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.32/443.44 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.32x = 443.44 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.32x = 80,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,466.62/321.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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