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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.81, 443.88 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.81, 443.88 and 203.67 is: 280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.81 : 443.88 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.81/443.88 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.81x = 443.88 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.81x = 90,405.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,405.04/321.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.93

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