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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.74, 443.31 and 304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.74, 443.31 and 304.46 is: 419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.74 : 443.31 = 304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.74/443.31 = 304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.74x = 443.31 × 304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.74x = 134,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,970.16/321.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.50

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