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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.34, 443.32 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.34, 443.32 and 203.26 is: 280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.34 : 443.32 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.34/443.32 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.34x = 443.32 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.34x = 90,109.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,109.22/321.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.42

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