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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.94, 450.29 and 214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.94, 450.29 and 214.17 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.94 : 450.29 = 214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.94/450.29 = 214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.94x = 450.29 × 214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.94x = 96,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,438.61/325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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