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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.02, 469.26 and 216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.02, 469.26 and 216.90 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.02 : 469.26 = 216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.02/469.26 = 216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.02x = 469.26 × 216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.02x = 101,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,782.49/313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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