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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 438.14 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 438.14 and 214.45 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 438.14 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/438.14 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 438.14 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 93,958.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,958.56/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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