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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.04, 432.72 and 215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.04, 432.72 and 215.62 is: 297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.04 : 432.72 = 215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.04/432.72 = 215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.04x = 432.72 × 215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.04x = 93,303.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,303.09/314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.11

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