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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.71, 470.76 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.71, 470.76 and 216.30 is: 324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.71 : 470.76 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.71/470.76 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.71x = 470.76 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.71x = 101,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,825.39/313.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.58

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