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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 444.36 and 211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 444.36 and 211.54 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 444.36 = 211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/444.36 = 211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 444.36 × 211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 93,999.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,999.91/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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