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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.70, 447.94 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.70, 447.94 and 214.02 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.70 : 447.94 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.70/447.94 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.70x = 447.94 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.70x = 95,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,868.12/324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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