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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.95, 444.48 and 211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.95, 444.48 and 211.62 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.95 : 444.48 = 211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.95/444.48 = 211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.95x = 444.48 × 211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.95x = 94,057.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,057.58/321.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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