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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.82, 443.97 and 205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.82, 443.97 and 205.31 is: 283.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.82 : 443.97 = 205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.82/443.97 = 205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.82x = 443.97 × 205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.82x = 91,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,152.59/321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.24

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