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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.47, 432.81 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.47, 432.81 and 215.46 is: 297.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.47 : 432.81 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.47/432.81 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.47x = 432.81 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.47x = 93,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,253.24/313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.49

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