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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.30, 448.24 and 214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.30, 448.24 and 214.59 is: 295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.30 : 448.24 = 214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.30/448.24 = 214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.30x = 448.24 × 214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.30x = 96,187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,187.82/325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.69

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