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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 432.96 and 215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 432.96 and 215.53 is: 297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 432.96 = 215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/432.96 = 215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 432.96 × 215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 93,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,316.95/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.67

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