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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.83, 443.92 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.83, 443.92 and 209.82 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.83 : 443.92 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.83/443.92 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.83x = 443.92 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.83x = 93,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,143.29/321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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