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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.91, 444.20 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.91, 444.20 and 181.98 is: 251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.91 : 444.20 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.91/444.20 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.91x = 444.20 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.91x = 80,835.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,835.52/321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.11

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