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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.33, 447.93 and 214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.33, 447.93 and 214.17 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.33 : 447.93 = 214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.33/447.93 = 214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.33x = 447.93 × 214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.33x = 95,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,933.17/324.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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