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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.50, 432.99 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.50, 432.99 and 215.09 is: 297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.50 : 432.99 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.50/432.99 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.50x = 432.99 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.50x = 93,129.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,129.65/313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.06

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