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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.22, 433.80 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.22, 433.80 and 216.12 is: 298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.22 : 433.80 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.22/433.80 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.22x = 433.80 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.22x = 93,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,752.86/314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.37

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