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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.44, 449.80 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.44, 449.80 and 214.48 is: 322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.44 : 449.80 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.44/449.80 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.44x = 449.80 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.44x = 96,473.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,473.10/299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.18

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