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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.36, 442.36 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.36, 442.36 and 238.34 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.36 : 442.36 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.36/442.36 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.36x = 442.36 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.36x = 105,429.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,429.27/321.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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