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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 449.28 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 449.28 and 214.97 is: 296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 449.28 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/449.28 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 449.28 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 96,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,581.72/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.55

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