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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.74, 432.78 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.74, 432.78 and 215.34 is: 297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.74 : 432.78 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.74/432.78 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.74x = 432.78 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.74x = 93,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,194.85/313.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.04

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