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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 443.90 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 443.90 and 248.07 is: 342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 443.90 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/443.90 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 443.90 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 110,117.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,117.03/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.07

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