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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.60, 443.97 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.60, 443.97 and 251.54 is: 347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.60 : 443.97 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.60/443.97 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.60x = 443.97 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.60x = 111,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,672.74/321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.24

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