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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.85, 444.45 and 256.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.85, 444.45 and 256.83 is: 354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.85 : 444.45 = 256.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.85/444.45 = 256.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.85x = 444.45 × 256.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.85x = 114,148.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,148.09/321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.66

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