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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.42, 443.46 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.42, 443.46 and 183.42 is: 253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.42 : 443.46 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.42/443.46 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.42x = 443.46 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.42x = 81,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,339.43/321.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.06

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