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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.90, 431.58 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.90, 431.58 and 214.50 is: 295.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.90 : 431.58 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.90/431.58 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.90x = 431.58 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.90x = 92,573.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,573.91/312.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.86

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