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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.98, 448.85 and 214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.98, 448.85 and 214.95 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.98 : 448.85 = 214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.98/448.85 = 214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.98x = 448.85 × 214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.98x = 96,479.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,479.23/324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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