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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.69, 444.05 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.69, 444.05 and 247.92 is: 342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.69 : 444.05 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.69/444.05 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.69x = 444.05 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.69x = 110,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,088.88/321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.22

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