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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.82, 434.61 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.82, 434.61 and 216.54 is: 298.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.82 : 434.61 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.82/434.61 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.82x = 434.61 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.82x = 94,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,110.45/314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.93

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