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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 469.88 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 469.88 and 216.52 is: 326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 469.88 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/469.88 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 469.88 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 101,738.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,738.42/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.00

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