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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.38, 432.48 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.38, 432.48 and 215.14 is: 296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.38 : 432.48 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.38/432.48 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.38x = 432.48 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.38x = 93,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,043.75/313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.90

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