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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.33, 442.32 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.33, 442.32 and 277.22 is: 381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.33 : 442.32 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.33/442.32 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.33x = 442.32 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.33x = 122,621.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,621.58/321.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.60

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