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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.17, 443.48 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.17, 443.48 and 210.80 is: 291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.17 : 443.48 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.17/443.48 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.17x = 443.48 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.17x = 93,485.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,485.64/321.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.08

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