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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 432.06 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 432.06 and 214.92 is: 296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 432.06 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/432.06 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 432.06 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 92,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,858.34/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.60

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