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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.47, 443.48 and 203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.47, 443.48 and 203.41 is: 280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.47 : 443.48 = 203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.47/443.48 = 203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.47x = 443.48 × 203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.47x = 90,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,207.80/321.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.61

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