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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.97, 432 and 214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.97, 432 and 214.87 is: 296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.97 : 432 = 214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.97/432 = 214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.97x = 432 × 214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.97x = 92,823.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,823.84/312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.59

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