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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.33, 432.47 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.33, 432.47 and 215.13 is: 296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.33 : 432.47 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.33/432.47 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.33x = 432.47 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.33x = 93,037.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,037.27/313.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.93

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