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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.59, 443.77 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.59, 443.77 and 238.68 is: 329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.59 : 443.77 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.59/443.77 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.59x = 443.77 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.59x = 105,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,918.43/321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.36

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