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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.61, 444.19 and 257.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.61, 444.19 and 257.95 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.61 : 444.19 = 257.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.61/444.19 = 257.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.61x = 444.19 × 257.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.61x = 114,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,578.81/321.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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