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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.75, 443.72 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.75, 443.72 and 247.95 is: 341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.75 : 443.72 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.75/443.72 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.75x = 443.72 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.75x = 110,019.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,019.13/321.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.94

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