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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.69, 444.23 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.69, 444.23 and 214.50 is: 321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.69 : 444.23 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.69/444.23 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.69x = 444.23 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.69x = 95,286.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,286.26/296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.17

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