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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.23, 448.52 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.23, 448.52 and 214.80 is: 296.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.23 : 448.52 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.23/448.52 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.23x = 448.52 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.23x = 96,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,341.02/325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.22

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