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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.53, 443.58 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.53, 443.58 and 238.84 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.53 : 443.58 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.53/443.58 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.53x = 443.58 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.53x = 105,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,944.65/321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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