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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.42, 450.14 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.42, 450.14 and 214.22 is: 295.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.42 : 450.14 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.42/450.14 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.42x = 450.14 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.42x = 96,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,428.99/326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.41

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