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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.72, 433.02 and 215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.72, 433.02 and 215.72 is: 297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.72 : 433.02 = 215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.72/433.02 = 215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.72x = 433.02 × 215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.72x = 93,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,411.07/313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.75

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