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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 442.91 and 210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 442.91 and 210.58 is: 290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 442.91 = 210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/442.91 = 210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 442.91 × 210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 93,267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,267.41/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.53

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