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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.23, 748.14 and 321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.23, 748.14 and 321.23 is: 443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.23 : 748.14 = 321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.23/748.14 = 321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.23x = 748.14 × 321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.23x = 240,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,325.01/542.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.22

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