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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.41, 443.24 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.41, 443.24 and 209.19 is: 288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.41 : 443.24 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.41/443.24 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.41x = 443.24 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.41x = 92,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,721.90/321.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.48

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