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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.49, 442.56 and 238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.49, 442.56 and 238.33 is: 328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.49 : 442.56 = 238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.49/442.56 = 238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.49x = 442.56 × 238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.49x = 105,475.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,475.32/321.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.08

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