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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.41, 443.25 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.41, 443.25 and 238.73 is: 329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.41 : 443.25 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.41/443.25 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.41x = 443.25 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.41x = 105,817.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,817.07/321.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.23

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