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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.23, 440.53 and 214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.23, 440.53 and 214.15 is: 295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.23 : 440.53 = 214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.23/440.53 = 214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.23x = 440.53 × 214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.23x = 94,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,339.50/319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.52

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