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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.91, 443.88 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.91, 443.88 and 303.08 is: 417.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.91 : 443.88 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.91/443.88 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.91x = 443.88 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.91x = 134,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,528.93/321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.91

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