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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.53, 443.82 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.53, 443.82 and 203.70 is: 281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.53 : 443.82 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.53/443.82 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.53x = 443.82 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.53x = 90,408.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,408.56/321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.19

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