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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 432.14 and 214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 432.14 and 214.85 is: 296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 432.14 = 214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/432.14 = 214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 432.14 × 214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 92,845.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,845.29/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.66

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