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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.44, 443.38 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.44, 443.38 and 233.96 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.44 : 443.38 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.44/443.38 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.44x = 443.38 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.44x = 103,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,733.18/321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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