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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.51, 443.57 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.51, 443.57 and 238.76 is: 329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.51 : 443.57 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.51/443.57 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.51x = 443.57 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.51x = 105,906.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,906.77/321.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.40

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