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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.34, 443.93 and 303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.34, 443.93 and 303.11 is: 418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.34 : 443.93 = 303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.34/443.93 = 303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.34x = 443.93 × 303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.34x = 134,561.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,561.75/321.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.75

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