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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.75, 452.57 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.75, 452.57 and 214.82 is: 322.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.75 : 452.57 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.75/452.57 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.75x = 452.57 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.75x = 97,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,221.09/301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.19

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