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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 448.83 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 448.83 and 214.86 is: 296.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 448.83 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/448.83 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 448.83 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 96,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,435.61/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.44

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