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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.50, 440.46 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.50, 440.46 and 214.53 is: 295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.50 : 440.46 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.50/440.46 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.50x = 440.46 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.50x = 94,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,491.88/319.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.75

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