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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 444.85 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 444.85 and 214.83 is: 321.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 444.85 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/444.85 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 444.85 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 95,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,567.16/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.97

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