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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 444 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 444 and 205.32 is: 283.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 444 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/444 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 444 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 91,162.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,162.08/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.32

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