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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 439.32 and 215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 439.32 and 215.12 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 439.32 = 215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/439.32 = 215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 439.32 × 215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 94,506.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,506.52/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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