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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.05, 441.25 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.05, 441.25 and 214.97 is: 296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.05 : 441.25 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.05/441.25 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.05x = 441.25 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.05x = 94,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,853.31/320.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.37

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