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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.63, 443.84 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.63, 443.84 and 183.63 is: 253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.63 : 443.84 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.63/443.84 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.63x = 443.84 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.63x = 81,502.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,502.34/321.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.40

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