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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.33, 443.49 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.33, 443.49 and 190.32 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.33 : 443.49 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.33/443.49 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.33x = 443.49 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.33x = 84,405.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,405.02/321.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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