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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.64, 443.88 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.64, 443.88 and 247.84 is: 342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.64 : 443.88 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.64/443.88 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.64x = 443.88 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.64x = 110,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,011.22/321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.03

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