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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.36, 443.32 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.36, 443.32 and 190.32 is: 262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.36 : 443.32 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.36/443.32 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.36x = 443.32 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.36x = 84,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,372.66/321.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.55

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