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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.16, 468.66 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.16, 468.66 and 216.56 is: 324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.16 : 468.66 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.16/468.66 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.16x = 468.66 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.16x = 101,493.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,493.01/313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.09

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