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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.96, 443.46 and 214.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.96, 443.46 and 214.42 is: 321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.96 : 443.46 = 214.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.96/443.46 = 214.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.96x = 443.46 × 214.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.96x = 95,086.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,086.69/295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.28

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