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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.78, 443.60 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.78, 443.60 and 211.08 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.78 : 443.60 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.78/443.60 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.78x = 443.60 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.78x = 93,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,635.09/321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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