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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.95, 432 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.95, 432 and 215.04 is: 296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.95 : 432 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.95/432 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.95x = 432 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.95x = 92,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,897.28/312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.84

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