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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.21, 443.68 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.21, 443.68 and 214.88 is: 321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.21 : 443.68 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.21/443.68 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.21x = 443.68 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.21x = 95,335.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,335.20/296.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.85

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