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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.52, 443.46 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.52, 443.46 and 205.12 is: 282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.52 : 443.46 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.52/443.46 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.52x = 443.46 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.52x = 90,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,962.52/321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.91

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