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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 432.32 and 213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 432.32 and 213.86 is: 295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 432.32 = 213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/432.32 = 213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 432.32 × 213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 92,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,452.72/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.13

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