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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.93, 444.27 and 211.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.93, 444.27 and 211.63 is: 292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.93 : 444.27 = 211.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.93/444.27 = 211.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.93x = 444.27 × 211.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.93x = 94,020.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,020.86/321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.05

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