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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.62, 431.37 and 214.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.62, 431.37 and 214.43 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.62 : 431.37 = 214.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.62/431.37 = 214.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.62x = 431.37 × 214.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.62x = 92,496.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,496.51/312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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