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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 431.24 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 431.24 and 214.28 is: 295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 431.24 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/431.24 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 431.24 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 92,406.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,406.11/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.72

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