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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.86, 443.84 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.86, 443.84 and 211.16 is: 291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.86 : 443.84 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.86/443.84 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.86x = 443.84 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.86x = 93,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,721.25/321.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.19

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