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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 443.52 and 269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 443.52 and 269.24 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 443.52 = 269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/443.52 = 269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 443.52 × 269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 119,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,413.32/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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