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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 469.95 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 469.95 and 216.05 is: 323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 469.95 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/469.95 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 469.95 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 101,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,530.35/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.71

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