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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.38, 431.44 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.38, 431.44 and 213.96 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.38 : 431.44 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.38/431.44 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.38x = 431.44 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.38x = 92,310.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,310.90/312.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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