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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.22, 430.89 and 214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.22, 430.89 and 214.01 is: 295.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.22 : 430.89 = 214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.22/430.89 = 214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.22x = 430.89 × 214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.22x = 92,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,213.43/312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.35

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