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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 444.27 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 444.27 and 211.51 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 444.27 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/444.27 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 444.27 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 93,967.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,967.55/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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