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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.52, 443.89 and 211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.52, 443.89 and 211.19 is: 291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.52 : 443.89 = 211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.52/443.89 = 211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.52x = 443.89 × 211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.52x = 93,745.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,745.39/321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.57

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