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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 442.90 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 442.90 and 216.16 is: 298.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 442.90 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/442.90 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 442.90 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 95,737.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,737.26/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.14

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