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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.75, 445.25 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.75, 445.25 and 214.98 is: 296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.75 : 445.25 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.75/445.25 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.75x = 445.25 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.75x = 95,722.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,722.05/322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.58

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