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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.53, 443.73 and 242.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.53, 443.73 and 242.71 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.53 : 443.73 = 242.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.53/443.73 = 242.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.53x = 443.73 × 242.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.53x = 107,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,696.77/321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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