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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.73, 447.99 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.73, 447.99 and 214.18 is: 295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.73 : 447.99 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.73/447.99 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.73x = 447.99 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.73x = 95,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,950.50/324.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.48

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