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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 432.17 and 215.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 432.17 and 215.17 is: 297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 432.17 = 215.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/432.17 = 215.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 432.17 × 215.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 92,988.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,988.67/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.02

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