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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.75, 448.52 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.75, 448.52 and 214.71 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.75 : 448.52 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.75/448.52 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.75x = 448.52 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.75x = 96,300.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,300.66/324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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