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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 439.14 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 439.14 and 214.68 is: 296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 439.14 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/439.14 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 439.14 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 94,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,274.58/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.35

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