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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.88, 495.05 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.88, 495.05 and 214.28 is: 321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.88 : 495.05 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.88/495.05 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.88x = 495.05 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.88x = 106,079.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,079.31/329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.57

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