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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.52, 433.62 and 216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.52, 433.62 and 216.06 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.52 : 433.62 = 216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.52/433.62 = 216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.52x = 433.62 × 216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.52x = 93,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,687.94/314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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