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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.66, 443.14 and 256.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.66, 443.14 and 256.05 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.66 : 443.14 = 256.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.66/443.14 = 256.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.66x = 443.14 × 256.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.66x = 113,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,465.36/321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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