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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.39, 442.90 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.39, 442.90 and 214.30 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.39 : 442.90 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.39/442.90 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.39x = 442.90 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.39x = 94,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,913.47/295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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