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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.73, 434.67 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.73, 434.67 and 215.61 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.73 : 434.67 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.73/434.67 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.73x = 434.67 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.73x = 93,719.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,719.20/314.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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