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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.97, 443.91 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.97, 443.91 and 216.84 is: 298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.97 : 443.91 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.97/443.91 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.97x = 443.91 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.97x = 96,257.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,257.44/321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.96

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