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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 433.51 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 433.51 and 215.74 is: 297.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 433.51 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/433.51 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 433.51 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 93,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,525.45/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.70

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