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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 448.20 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 448.20 and 214.14 is: 295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 448.20 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/448.20 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 448.20 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 95,977.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,977.55/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.46

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