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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.40, 443.50 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.40, 443.50 and 181.50 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.40 : 443.50 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.40/443.50 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.40x = 443.50 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.40x = 80,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,495.25/321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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