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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.32, 443.16 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.32, 443.16 and 214.32 is: 321.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.32 : 443.16 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.32/443.16 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.32x = 443.16 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.32x = 94,978.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,978.05/295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.61

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