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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.26, 470.40 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.26, 470.40 and 216.18 is: 323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.26 : 470.40 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.26/470.40 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.26x = 470.40 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.26x = 101,691.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,691.07/314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.59

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