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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.60, 449.28 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.60, 449.28 and 214.88 is: 296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.60 : 449.28 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.60/449.28 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.60x = 449.28 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.60x = 96,541.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,541.29/325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.50

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