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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.40, 443.72 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.40, 443.72 and 216.64 is: 299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.40 : 443.72 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.40/443.72 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.40x = 443.72 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.40x = 96,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,127.50/321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.09

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