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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.69, 443.72 and 234.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.69, 443.72 and 234.21 is: 323.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.69 : 443.72 = 234.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.69/443.72 = 234.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.69x = 443.72 × 234.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.69x = 103,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,922.49/321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.05

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