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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.89, 443.61 and 243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.89, 443.61 and 243.05 is: 334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.89 : 443.61 = 243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.89/443.61 = 243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.89x = 443.61 × 243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.89x = 107,817.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,817.19/321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.96

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