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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.94, 444.20 and 247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.94, 444.20 and 247.33 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.94 : 444.20 = 247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.94/444.20 = 247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.94x = 444.20 × 247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.94x = 109,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,863.30/321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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