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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.87, 443.97 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.87, 443.97 and 211.44 is: 291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.87 : 443.97 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.87/443.97 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.87x = 443.97 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.87x = 93,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,873.02/321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.65

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