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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 431.02 and 214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 431.02 and 214.19 is: 295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 431.02 = 214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/431.02 = 214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 431.02 × 214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 92,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,320.17/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.62

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