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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.36, 432.26 and 214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.36, 432.26 and 214.95 is: 296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.36 : 432.26 = 214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.36/432.26 = 214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.36x = 432.26 × 214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.36x = 92,911.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,911.05/313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.50

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