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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.08, 470.46 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.08, 470.46 and 216.12 is: 323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.08 : 470.46 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.08/470.46 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.08x = 470.46 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.08x = 101,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,674.53/314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.72

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