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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.35, 452.32 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.35, 452.32 and 214.79 is: 322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.35 : 452.32 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.35/452.32 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.35x = 452.32 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.35x = 97,151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,151.01/301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.39

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