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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.79, 447.84 and 214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.79, 447.84 and 214.07 is: 295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.79 : 447.84 = 214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.79/447.84 = 214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.79x = 447.84 × 214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.79x = 95,866.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,866.87/324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.17

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