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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 449.39 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 449.39 and 214.82 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 449.39 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/449.39 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 449.39 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 96,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,536.89/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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