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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.45, 449.15 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.45, 449.15 and 214.74 is: 296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.45 : 449.15 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.45/449.15 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.45x = 449.15 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.45x = 96,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,448.32/325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.35

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