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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 468.76 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 468.76 and 216.56 is: 325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 468.76 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/468.76 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 468.76 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 101,514.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,514.67/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.12

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