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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.81, 431.56 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.81, 431.56 and 214.66 is: 296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.81 : 431.56 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.81/431.56 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.81x = 431.56 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.81x = 92,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,638.67/312.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.15

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