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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.94, 444.28 and 205.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.94, 444.28 and 205.57 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.94 : 444.28 = 205.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.94/444.28 = 205.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.94x = 444.28 × 205.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.94x = 91,329.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,329.61/321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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