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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 448.70 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 448.70 and 214.68 is: 296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 448.70 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/448.70 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 448.70 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 96,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,326.92/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.21

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