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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.78, 444.10 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.78, 444.10 and 238.76 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.78 : 444.10 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.78/444.10 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.78x = 444.10 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.78x = 106,033.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,033.32/321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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