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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 443.23 and 305.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 443.23 and 305.29 is: 420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 443.23 = 305.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/443.23 = 305.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 443.23 × 305.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 135,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,313.69/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.54

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