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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.52, 431.14 and 214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.52, 431.14 and 214.36 is: 295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.52 : 431.14 = 214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.52/431.14 = 214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.52x = 431.14 × 214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.52x = 92,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,419.17/312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.72

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