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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.36, 448.50 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.36, 448.50 and 214.84 is: 296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.36 : 448.50 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.36/448.50 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.36x = 448.50 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.36x = 96,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,355.74/325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.15

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