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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.59, 431.40 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.59, 431.40 and 214.48 is: 296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.59 : 431.40 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.59/431.40 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.59x = 431.40 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.59x = 92,526.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,526.67/312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.00

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