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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.54, 443.52 and 211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.54, 443.52 and 211.17 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.54 : 443.52 = 211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.54/443.52 = 211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.54x = 443.52 × 211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.54x = 93,658.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,658.12/321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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