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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.49, 442.76 and 214.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.49, 442.76 and 214.39 is: 321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.49 : 442.76 = 214.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.49/442.76 = 214.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.49x = 442.76 × 214.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.49x = 94,920.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,920.03/295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.23

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