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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.74, 449.13 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.74, 449.13 and 214.98 is: 296.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.74 : 449.13 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.74/449.13 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.74x = 449.13 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.74x = 96,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,553.97/325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.41

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