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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.71, 443.54 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.71, 443.54 and 234.23 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.71 : 443.54 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.71/443.54 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.71x = 443.54 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.71x = 103,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,888.74/321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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