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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.83, 443.98 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.83, 443.98 and 272.22 is: 375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.83 : 443.98 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.83/443.98 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.83x = 443.98 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.83x = 120,860.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,860.24/321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.54

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