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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.13, 442.97 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.13, 442.97 and 210.50 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.13 : 442.97 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.13/442.97 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.13x = 442.97 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.13x = 93,244.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,244.37/321.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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