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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 430.85 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 430.85 and 214.02 is: 295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 430.85 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/430.85 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 430.85 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 92,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,210.52/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.52

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