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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.77, 444.15 and 211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.77, 444.15 and 211.21 is: 291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.77 : 444.15 = 211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.77/444.15 = 211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.77x = 444.15 × 211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.77x = 93,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,807.81/321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.53

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