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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.38, 443.04 and 251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.38, 443.04 and 251.36 is: 346.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.38 : 443.04 = 251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.38/443.04 = 251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.38x = 443.04 × 251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.38x = 111,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,361.04/321.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.51

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