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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 470.00 and 216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 470.00 and 216.20 is: 323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 470.00 = 216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/470.00 = 216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 470.00 × 216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 101,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,614.09/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.97

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