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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.53, 443.54 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.53, 443.54 and 247.82 is: 341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.53 : 443.54 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.53/443.54 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.53x = 443.54 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.53x = 109,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,918.08/321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.86

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