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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.39, 443.64 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.39, 443.64 and 203.46 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.39 : 443.64 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.39/443.64 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.39x = 443.64 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.39x = 90,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,262.99/321.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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