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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.90, 443.76 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.90, 443.76 and 269.28 is: 371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.90 : 443.76 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.90/443.76 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.90x = 443.76 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.90x = 119,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,495.69/321.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.22

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