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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 434.70 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 434.70 and 217.14 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 434.70 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/434.70 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 434.70 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 94,390.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,390.76/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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