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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.69, 444.12 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.69, 444.12 and 243.93 is: 336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.69 : 444.12 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.69/444.12 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.69x = 444.12 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.69x = 108,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,333.08/321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.76

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