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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.78, 444.09 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.78, 444.09 and 205.32 is: 283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.78 : 444.09 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.78/444.09 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.78x = 444.09 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.78x = 91,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,180.56/321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.36

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