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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.63, 431.37 and 214.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.63, 431.37 and 214.35 is: 295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.63 : 431.37 = 214.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.63/431.37 = 214.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.63x = 431.37 × 214.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.63x = 92,464.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,464.16/312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.76

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