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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.74, 444.11 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.74, 444.11 and 203.79 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.74 : 444.11 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.74/444.11 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.74x = 444.11 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.74x = 90,504.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,504.16/321.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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