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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.30, 443.91 and 214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.30, 443.91 and 214.94 is: 322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.30 : 443.91 = 214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.30/443.91 = 214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.30x = 443.91 × 214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.30x = 95,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,414.02/296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.02

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