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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 432.36 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 432.36 and 215.19 is: 296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 432.36 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/432.36 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 432.36 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 93,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,039.55/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.63

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