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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.88, 444.45 and 297.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.88, 444.45 and 297.31 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.88 : 444.45 = 297.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.88/444.45 = 297.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.88x = 444.45 × 297.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.88x = 132,139.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,139.43/321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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