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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 469.44 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 469.44 and 216.72 is: 325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 469.44 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/469.44 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 469.44 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 101,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,737.04/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.58

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