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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.39, 443.57 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.39, 443.57 and 237.51 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.39 : 443.57 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.39/443.57 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.39x = 443.57 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.39x = 105,351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,351.12/321.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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