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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.53, 442.64 and 214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.53, 442.64 and 214.19 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.53 : 442.64 = 214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.53/442.64 = 214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.53x = 442.64 × 214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.53x = 94,807.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,807.69/295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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