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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.38, 443.50 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.38, 443.50 and 190.46 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.38 : 443.50 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.38/443.50 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.38x = 443.50 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.38x = 84,469.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,469.01/321.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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