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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.66, 433.94 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.66, 433.94 and 215.24 is: 296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.66 : 433.94 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.66/433.94 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.66x = 433.94 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.66x = 93,398.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,398.00/314.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.82

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