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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.84, 437.38 and 214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.84, 437.38 and 214.78 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.84 : 437.38 = 214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.84/437.38 = 214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.84x = 437.38 × 214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.84x = 93,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,940.48/291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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