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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.91, 441.14 and 214.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.91, 441.14 and 214.99 is: 296.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.91 : 441.14 = 214.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.91/441.14 = 214.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.91x = 441.14 × 214.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.91x = 94,838.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,838.51/319.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.46

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