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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.25, 450.39 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.25, 450.39 and 214.41 is: 295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 450.39 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/450.39 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 450.39 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 96,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,568.12/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.99

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