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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.94, 443.84 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.94, 443.84 and 216.84 is: 298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.94 : 443.84 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.94/443.84 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.94x = 443.84 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.94x = 96,242.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,242.27/321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.94

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