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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 468 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 468 and 216.16 is: 323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 468 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/468 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 468 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 101,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,162.88/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.91

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