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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.06, 432.18 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.06, 432.18 and 214.84 is: 296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.06 : 432.18 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.06/432.18 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.06x = 432.18 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.06x = 92,849.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,849.55/313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.59

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