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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 448.79 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 448.79 and 214.71 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 448.79 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/448.79 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 448.79 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 96,358.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,358.63/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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