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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.41, 442.17 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.41, 442.17 and 283.88 is: 390.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.41 : 442.17 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.41/442.17 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.41x = 442.17 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.41x = 125,521.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,521.01/321.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.54

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