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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.98, 443.22 and 285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.98, 443.22 and 285.08 is: 392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.98 : 443.22 = 285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.98/443.22 = 285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.98x = 443.22 × 285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.98x = 126,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,353.16/321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.43

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