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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.89, 434.41 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.89, 434.41 and 215.19 is: 296.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.89 : 434.41 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.89/434.41 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.89x = 434.41 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.89x = 93,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,480.15/314.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.87

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