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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.47, 443.50 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.47, 443.50 and 237.65 is: 327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.47 : 443.50 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.47/443.50 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.47x = 443.50 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.47x = 105,394.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,394.96/321.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.86

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