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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.06, 469.98 and 216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.06, 469.98 and 216.58 is: 324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.06 : 469.98 = 216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.06/469.98 = 216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.06x = 469.98 × 216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.06x = 101,788.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,788.27/314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.10

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