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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.41, 443.14 and 262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.41, 443.14 and 262.34 is: 361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.41 : 443.14 = 262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.41/443.14 = 262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.41x = 443.14 × 262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.41x = 116,252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,252.97/321.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.69

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