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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 444.50 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.84, 444.50 and 211.80 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.84 : 444.50 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.84/444.50 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.84x = 444.50 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.84x = 94,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,147.69/321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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