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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 432.57 and 215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 432.57 and 215.15 is: 296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 432.57 = 215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/432.57 = 215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 432.57 × 215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 93,065.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,065.27/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.80

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