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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.34, 442.53 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.34, 442.53 and 214.34 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.34 : 442.53 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.34/442.53 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.34x = 442.53 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.34x = 94,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,849.67/295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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