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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.51, 448.91 and 214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.51, 448.91 and 214.94 is: 296.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.51 : 448.91 = 214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.51/448.91 = 214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.51x = 448.91 × 214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.51x = 96,488.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,488.76/325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.43

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