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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.67, 443.55 and 248.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.67, 443.55 and 248.17 is: 342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.67 : 443.55 = 248.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.67/443.55 = 248.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.67x = 443.55 × 248.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.67x = 110,075.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,075.80/321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.20

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