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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.34, 432.45 and 215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.34, 432.45 and 215.15 is: 296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.34 : 432.45 = 215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.34/432.45 = 215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.34x = 432.45 × 215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.34x = 93,039.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,039.46/313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.93

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