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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.87, 444.65 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.87, 444.65 and 249.12 is: 344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.87 : 444.65 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.87/444.65 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.87x = 444.65 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.87x = 110,769.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,769.96/321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.15

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