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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.02, 432.54 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.02, 432.54 and 215.10 is: 297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.02 : 432.54 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.02/432.54 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.02x = 432.54 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.02x = 93,039.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,039.35/313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.23

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