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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 439.20 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 439.20 and 214.32 is: 296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 439.20 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/439.20 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 439.20 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 94,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,129.34/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.00

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