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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.97, 433.14 and 215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.97, 433.14 and 215.55 is: 297.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.97 : 433.14 = 215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.97/433.14 = 215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.97x = 433.14 × 215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.97x = 93,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,363.33/313.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.37

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