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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.69, 443.98 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.69, 443.98 and 203.73 is: 281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.69 : 443.98 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.69/443.98 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.69x = 443.98 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.69x = 90,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,452.05/321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.18

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