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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.48, 443.85 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.48, 443.85 and 247.68 is: 341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.48 : 443.85 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.48/443.85 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.48x = 443.85 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.48x = 109,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,932.77/321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.96

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