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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.84, 433.96 and 216.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.84, 433.96 and 216.43 is: 298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.84 : 433.96 = 216.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.84/433.96 = 216.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.84x = 433.96 × 216.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.84x = 93,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,920.34/314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.31

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