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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 430.80 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 430.80 and 214.13 is: 295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 430.80 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/430.80 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 430.80 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 92,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,247.20/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.36

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