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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.65, 444.07 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.65, 444.07 and 211.32 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.65 : 444.07 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.65/444.07 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.65x = 444.07 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.65x = 93,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,837.60/321.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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