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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 442.20 and 214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 442.20 and 214.64 is: 321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 442.20 = 214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/442.20 = 214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 442.20 × 214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 94,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,913.81/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.44

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