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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 438.33 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 438.33 and 214.18 is: 295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 438.33 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/438.33 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 438.33 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 93,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,881.52/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.58

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