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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 469.86 and 216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 469.86 and 216.19 is: 323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 469.86 = 216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/469.86 = 216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 469.86 × 216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 101,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,581.65/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.88

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