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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.52, 433.80 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.52, 433.80 and 216.24 is: 298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.52 : 433.80 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.52/433.80 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.52x = 433.80 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.52x = 93,804.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,804.91/314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.25

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