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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 448.14 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 448.14 and 214.45 is: 296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 448.14 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/448.14 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 448.14 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 96,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,103.62/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.18

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