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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.66, 444.08 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.66, 444.08 and 211.32 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.66 : 444.08 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.66/444.08 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.66x = 444.08 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.66x = 93,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,843.51/321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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