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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.67, 431.20 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.67, 431.20 and 214.46 is: 295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.67 : 431.20 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.67/431.20 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.67x = 431.20 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.67x = 92,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,471.92/312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.75

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