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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.67, 443.55 and 247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.67, 443.55 and 247.83 is: 341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.67 : 443.55 = 247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.67/443.55 = 247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.67x = 443.55 × 247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.67x = 109,925.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,925.00/321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.73

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