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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 444.14 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 444.14 and 203.72 is: 281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 444.14 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/444.14 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 444.14 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 90,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,476.96/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.02

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