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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.88, 461.76 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.88, 461.76 and 321.44 is: 443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.88 : 461.76 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.88/461.76 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.88x = 461.76 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.88x = 148,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,428.13/334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.23

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