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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.61, 448.03 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.61, 448.03 and 214.25 is: 295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.61 : 448.03 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.61/448.03 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.61x = 448.03 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.61x = 95,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,988.46/324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.71

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