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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.35, 443.48 and 188.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.35, 443.48 and 188.59 is: 260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.35 : 443.48 = 188.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.35/443.48 = 188.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.35x = 443.48 × 188.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.35x = 83,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,632.73/321.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.25

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