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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.74, 443.80 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.74, 443.80 and 248.04 is: 342.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.74 : 443.80 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.74/443.80 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.74x = 443.80 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.74x = 110,080.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,080.15/321.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.14

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