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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.95, 444.17 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.95, 444.17 and 211.49 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.95 : 444.17 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.95/444.17 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.95x = 444.17 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.95x = 93,937.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,937.51/321.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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