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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.01, 448.54 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.01, 448.54 and 214.79 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.01 : 448.54 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.01/448.54 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.01x = 448.54 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.01x = 96,339.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,339.13/325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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