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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.31, 470.88 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.31, 470.88 and 216.70 is: 324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.31 : 470.88 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.31/470.88 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.31x = 470.88 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.31x = 102,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,037.34/314.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.64

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