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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.64, 444.42 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.64, 444.42 and 269.80 is: 372.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.64 : 444.42 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.64/444.42 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.64x = 444.42 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.64x = 119,904.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,904.52/321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.79

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