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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.90, 432.96 and 215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.90, 432.96 and 215.50 is: 297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.90 : 432.96 = 215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.90/432.96 = 215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.90x = 432.96 × 215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.90x = 93,302.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,302.88/313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.24

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