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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.88, 431.37 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.88, 431.37 and 214.47 is: 295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.88 : 431.37 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.88/431.37 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.88x = 431.37 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.88x = 92,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,513.77/312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.68

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