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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.64, 443.70 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.64, 443.70 and 211.23 is: 291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.64 : 443.70 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.64/443.70 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.64x = 443.70 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.64x = 93,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,722.75/321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.39

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