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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.22, 443.79 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.22, 443.79 and 214.86 is: 321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.22 : 443.79 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.22/443.79 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.22x = 443.79 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.22x = 95,352.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,352.72/296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.90

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