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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 443.88 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.84, 443.88 and 313.92 is: 432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.84 : 443.88 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.84/443.88 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.84x = 443.88 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.84x = 139,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,342.81/321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.96

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