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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.80, 431.22 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.80, 431.22 and 214.40 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.80 : 431.22 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.80/431.22 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.80x = 431.22 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.80x = 92,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,453.57/312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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