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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.40, 443.36 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.40, 443.36 and 210.88 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.40 : 443.36 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.40/443.36 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.40x = 443.36 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.40x = 93,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,495.76/321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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