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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.22, 433.08 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.22, 433.08 and 215.82 is: 297.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.22 : 433.08 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.22/433.08 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.22x = 433.08 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.22x = 93,467.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,467.33/314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.46

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