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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.67, 469.14 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.67, 469.14 and 216.64 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.67 : 469.14 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.67/469.14 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.67x = 469.14 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.67x = 101,634.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,634.49/312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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