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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.98, 443.49 and 302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.98, 443.49 and 302.95 is: 417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.98 : 443.49 = 302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.98/443.49 = 302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.98x = 443.49 × 302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.98x = 134,355.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,355.30/321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.28

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