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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.89, 443.68 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.89, 443.68 and 251.83 is: 347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.89 : 443.68 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.89/443.68 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.89x = 443.68 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.89x = 111,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,730.20/321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.11

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