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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 432.32 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 432.32 and 215.04 is: 296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 432.32 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/432.32 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 432.32 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 92,966.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,966.09/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.98

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