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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.85, 443.80 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.85, 443.80 and 248.01 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.85 : 443.80 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.85/443.80 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.85x = 443.80 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.85x = 110,066.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,066.84/321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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