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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.51, 449.26 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.51, 449.26 and 214.97 is: 296.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.51 : 449.26 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.51/449.26 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.51x = 449.26 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.51x = 96,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,574.64/325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.69

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