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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.78, 448.08 and 214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.78, 448.08 and 214.37 is: 295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.78 : 448.08 = 214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.78/448.08 = 214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.78x = 448.08 × 214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.78x = 96,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,054.91/324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.75

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