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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.89, 448.53 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.89, 448.53 and 214.56 is: 296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.89 : 448.53 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.89/448.53 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.89x = 448.53 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.89x = 96,237.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,237.00/324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.21

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