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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.68, 443.63 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.68, 443.63 and 259.49 is: 357.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.68 : 443.63 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.68/443.63 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.68x = 443.63 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.68x = 115,114.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,114.03/321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.86

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