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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.41, 431.31 and 214.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.41, 431.31 and 214.31 is: 295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.41 : 431.31 = 214.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.41/431.31 = 214.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.41x = 431.31 × 214.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.41x = 92,434.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,434.05/312.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.87

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