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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.53, 443.96 and 239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.53, 443.96 and 239.51 is: 330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.53 : 443.96 = 239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.53/443.96 = 239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.53x = 443.96 × 239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.53x = 106,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,329.44/321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.70

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