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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.33, 443.31 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.33, 443.31 and 188.49 is: 260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.33 : 443.31 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.33/443.31 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.33x = 443.31 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.33x = 83,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,559.50/321.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.04

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