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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.53, 434.19 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.53, 434.19 and 215.10 is: 296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.53 : 434.19 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.53/434.19 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.53x = 434.19 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.53x = 93,395.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,395.69/314.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.94

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