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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.40, 432.60 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.40, 432.60 and 215.48 is: 297.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.40 : 432.60 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.40/432.60 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.40x = 432.60 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.40x = 93,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,216.65/313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.44

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