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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.64, 444.03 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.64, 444.03 and 243.88 is: 336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.64 : 444.03 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.64/444.03 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.64x = 444.03 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.64x = 108,290.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,290.04/321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.68

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