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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.89, 448 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.89, 448 and 214.22 is: 295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.89 : 448 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.89/448 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.89x = 448 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.89x = 95,970
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,970/324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.40

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