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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.16, 444.29 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.16, 444.29 and 211.50 is: 291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.16 : 444.29 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.16/444.29 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.16x = 444.29 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.16x = 93,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,966.28/322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.68

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