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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.33, 443.66 and 205.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.33, 443.66 and 205.05 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.33 : 443.66 = 205.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.33/443.66 = 205.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.33x = 443.66 × 205.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.33x = 90,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,971.46/321.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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