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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.88, 448.33 and 214.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.88, 448.33 and 214.54 is: 296.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.88 : 448.33 = 214.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.88/448.33 = 214.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.88x = 448.33 × 214.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.88x = 96,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,184.72/324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.06

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