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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 430.56 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 430.56 and 214.14 is: 295.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 430.56 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/430.56 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 430.56 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 92,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,200.12/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.29

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