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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.02, 431.53 and 214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.02, 431.53 and 214.61 is: 295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.02 : 431.53 = 214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.02/431.53 = 214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.02x = 431.53 × 214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.02x = 92,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,607.96/313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.85

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