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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.23, 432.03 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.23, 432.03 and 214.82 is: 296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.23 : 432.03 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.23/432.03 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.23x = 432.03 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.23x = 92,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,808.68/313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.30

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