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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.53, 443.91 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.53, 443.91 and 233.30 is: 322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.53 : 443.91 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.53/443.91 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.53x = 443.91 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.53x = 103,565.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,565.31/321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.11

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