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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.46, 443.69 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.46, 443.69 and 205 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.46 : 443.69 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.46/443.69 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.46x = 443.69 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.46x = 90,956.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,956.45/321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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