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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 434.45 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 434.45 and 215.51 is: 297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 434.45 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/434.45 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 434.45 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 93,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,625.07/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.15

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