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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 440.48 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 440.48 and 214.25 is: 295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 440.48 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/440.48 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 440.48 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 94,371.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,371.17/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.76

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