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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.73, 444.02 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.73, 444.02 and 211.10 is: 291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.73 : 444.02 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.73/444.02 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.73x = 444.02 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.73x = 93,729.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,729.35/321.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.33

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