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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 495.11 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 495.11 and 214.25 is: 321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 495.11 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/495.11 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 495.11 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 106,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,075.38/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.76

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