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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.40, 432.32 and 215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.40, 432.32 and 215 is: 296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.40 : 432.32 = 215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.40/432.32 = 215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.40x = 432.32 × 215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.40x = 92,948.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,948.80/313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.58

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