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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.62, 443.61 and 234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.62, 443.61 and 234.54 is: 323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.62 : 443.61 = 234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.62/443.61 = 234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.62x = 443.61 × 234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.62x = 104,044.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,044.29/321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.51

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